People don't go to heaven, flesh and blood CAN NOT inherit the kingdom of GOD.
Man, thru TRUTH, is changed into the IMAGE of CHRIST.
This is the good news of the gospel, we are going to be the LIKENESS OF CHRIST.
At present Christ is in the form of the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of the Father, abiding IN MAN, bring creation to TRUTH.
By coming to Truth; the SECOND COMING of Christ, as the Holy Ghost, teaching you from WITHIN, man is transformed by the renewing of their mind: into the LIKENESS OF CHRIST.
When we depart this body of flesh we are instantly in the PRESENCE OF THE HOLY GHOST, THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST.
Christ knows all men, therefore you also will know all men, because you have become ONE WITH CHRIST.
John 13:36 ....Whether I go, thou canst not follow me now (flesh and blood, CAN NOT), but thou shall follow me afterwards (when you depart this body of flesh and only THE SPIRIT REMAINS, by TRUTH, you have become ONE WITH THE SPIRIT.
Hebrews 12:23 ....and to the SPIRITS of of just men MADE PERFECT (having their being IN CHRIST).
Can People in Heaven See Us On Earth - In Reply - 2 years ago
Hebrews 12:1 continues, "Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Because of the faith and endurance of believers who went before us, we are inspired to stay the course in our own race of faith. We follow the examples of Abraham and Moses and Rahab and Gideon and etc.
Some people point to the rich man's mention of his brothers in Luke 16:28 as proof that departed souls (in Hades, at least) can see events on earth. However, the passage never says that the rich man could see his brothers; he knew he had brothers, and he knew they were unbelievers. Also, some people use Revelation 6:10 as a proof text: the tribulation martyrs call for God to avenge their deaths. Again, this passage says nothing about the martyrs seeing people on earth; it simply says that they knew they deserved justice and desired the Lord to take action.
The Bible doesn't specifically say that people in heaven cannot look down on us, so we can't be dogmatic. However, it is unlikely that they can. People in heaven are likely preoccupied with other things such as worshiping God and enjoying the glories of heaven.
Whether or not people in heaven can look down and see us, we are not running our race for them. We are not hoping for their approval or listening for their applause. Hebrews 12:2 keeps our focus where it belongs: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Jesus is our blessed hope, no other ( Titus 2:13).
I think it's better to address our hopes and concerns to Jesus. Who ever lives to make intercessions for us.
Dear Sharon: It occurs to me that you may have recently lost a loved-one, or know someone who has. There is much written in the Bible regarding the state of the dead.
At this time, the only human beings in heaven are Enoch (God took him Gen 5:24), Elijah ( 2 Kings 2), Moses ( Jude 9) and those resurrected and taken to heaven as "first fruits" when Christ ascended ( Matt 27:52, 53). This is all Biblical.
For the remainder of humanity who have died, the Bible is clear that they rest in the grave until the second coming of Christ.
As to our being seen by the inhabitants of heaven (and the sinless worlds beyond), yes, they can see us. They are intently interested in what is occurring on earth which is the vindication of God as just, against the accusation by satan that He is unjust and that His law cannot be kept.
Please read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and be comforted. Deceased loved ones are sleeping the sleep of death, a temporary sleep. May the LORD add a blessing to the reading of His Word!
People don't go to heaven, flesh and blood CAN NOT inherit the kingdom of GOD.
Man, thru TRUTH, is changed into the IMAGE of CHRIST.
This is the good news of the gospel, we are going to be the LIKENESS OF CHRIST.
At present Christ is in the form of the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of the Father, abiding IN MAN, bring creation to TRUTH.
By coming to Truth; the SECOND COMING of Christ, as the Holy Ghost, teaching you from WITHIN, man is transformed by the renewing of their mind: into the LIKENESS OF CHRIST.
When we depart this body of flesh we are instantly in the PRESENCE OF THE HOLY GHOST, THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST.
Christ knows all men, therefore you also will know all men, because you have become ONE WITH CHRIST.
John 13:36 ....Whether I go, thou canst not follow me now (flesh and blood, CAN NOT), but thou shall follow me afterwards (when you depart this body of flesh and only THE SPIRIT REMAINS, by TRUTH, you have become ONE WITH THE SPIRIT.
Hebrews 12:23 ....and to the SPIRITS of of just men MADE PERFECT (having their being IN CHRIST).
God Bless You!
Some people point to the rich man's mention of his brothers in Luke 16:28 as proof that departed souls (in Hades, at least) can see events on earth. However, the passage never says that the rich man could see his brothers; he knew he had brothers, and he knew they were unbelievers. Also, some people use Revelation 6:10 as a proof text: the tribulation martyrs call for God to avenge their deaths. Again, this passage says nothing about the martyrs seeing people on earth; it simply says that they knew they deserved justice and desired the Lord to take action.
The Bible doesn't specifically say that people in heaven cannot look down on us, so we can't be dogmatic. However, it is unlikely that they can. People in heaven are likely preoccupied with other things such as worshiping God and enjoying the glories of heaven.
Whether or not people in heaven can look down and see us, we are not running our race for them. We are not hoping for their approval or listening for their applause. Hebrews 12:2 keeps our focus where it belongs: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Jesus is our blessed hope, no other ( Titus 2:13).
I think it's better to address our hopes and concerns to Jesus. Who ever lives to make intercessions for us.
Mishael
At this time, the only human beings in heaven are Enoch (God took him Gen 5:24), Elijah ( 2 Kings 2), Moses ( Jude 9) and those resurrected and taken to heaven as "first fruits" when Christ ascended ( Matt 27:52, 53). This is all Biblical.
For the remainder of humanity who have died, the Bible is clear that they rest in the grave until the second coming of Christ.
As to our being seen by the inhabitants of heaven (and the sinless worlds beyond), yes, they can see us. They are intently interested in what is occurring on earth which is the vindication of God as just, against the accusation by satan that He is unjust and that His law cannot be kept.
Please read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and be comforted. Deceased loved ones are sleeping the sleep of death, a temporary sleep. May the LORD add a blessing to the reading of His Word!
Are you a new "GiGi" or did you use my name by mistake, as I did not write this post. Please clear this up for me. Thanks.
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